County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek
FairPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI S of CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000004A052
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 16 over Mill Fork of Steer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.